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6 Talisman Sabre Bringing the battle to the frontline FLGOFF Dean Squire THE Air Force led a multinational fleet of aircraft on a record mission from RAAF Base Townsville during Exercise Talisman Sabre on July 15. One of Australia’s biggest peacetime air movements of troops and equipment deployed 500 soldiers from the Townsville-based 3rd Brigade, along with 58 tonnes of vehicles and cargo into the field. Nine aircraft from Australia, New Zealand and the US created an air-bridge between Townsville and the Shoalwater Bay Training Area near Rockhampton. The Hercules C-130 formed the backbone of the mission, joined by the C-17 Globemaster to provide transport options on an industrial scale. After 60 minutes of flying time from Townsville, troops and equipment were deployed from the aircraft with engines running – standard practice for landing in ‘hostile’ areas. The aircraft arrived at low level, crossing the Queensland coast in formation only 80m above the ground. SQNLDR Adrian Willey, of No. 285 Squadron, commanded the operation that had been months in the planning. “It’s amazing to see such a huge operation come together and a fantastic opportunity for the RAAF to be part of something quite special,” SQNLDR Willey said.  www.airforceshop.com.au Getrea ady Genuine Leather A2 Flight jackets $249 ApprovedbyRAAFfor uniformwear. •Genuine goatskin leather •2frontpockets with snapfasteners •2 inner pockets,one zippered and oneopen •Snapfasteners on collar tips •Hookand eyeneckfastener •Double stitchedepaulettes •Heavy dutymetal frontzipper •Knitted cuffs andwaist band •Singlepiece back panel •Withorwithout hook andloop attachments www.airforceshop.com.au/flightJacket or Air ForceShopatMilitaryShop 65 Kembla Street, Fyshwick, Canberra - 02 6123 2930 .75 each FLTLT Stephanie Anderson EXERCISE Talisman Sabre was a collection of ‘first times’ for many people in Combat Support Group (CSG) – from the Role 2 Health Facility to the field deployment of the Expeditionary Tactical Automated Security System. CSG established a Combat Watch video of the air-bridge at video.defence.gov.au/play/5265 FLTLT Liesl Franklin captains a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H Hercules bound for the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Sabre. Inset: An Army Bushmaster disembarks a C-17A Globemaster at Williamson Airfield. Photos: CPL Oliver Carter AIRF RCE August 10, 2017 Seeing the big picture Support Task Unit Headquarters (CSTUHQ) dedicated to controlling the expeditionary airbase operations capabilities that were forefront of CSG’s exercise contribution. The CSTUHQ was a renewed concept being tested to determine the effectiveness of a specialised command and control structure for airbase operations functions. In the past, airbase operations have lacked authoritative subject matter expertise in air task groups for exercises, so it became clear that airbase operations support was integral to air power. GPCAPT Robert Barnes, of Task Unit 640, said integrated airbase operations support was vital to air operations and required specialist expertise. “The Combat Support Division was established to provide specialist advice to Director General Air, and integrate CSG’s capabilities to generate air power,” he said. “Creating a CSTUHQ for Talisman Sabre provided the com‘ The CSTUHQ model was particularly useful where combat support was required at multiple locations. GPCAPT Robert Barnes, Task Unit 640 mander of Task Unit 640 with a dedicated conduit into the expeditionary components of CSG. “We had success in controlling airbase operations support using the CSTUHQ, linked to the combat support liaison officer position in Task Unit 640. The CSTUHQ model was particularly useful where combat support was required at multiple locations.” Establishing the CSTUHQ at RAAF Base Amberley drew personnel from across Air Force. ACWs Ebony Bradow and Morgan Hoellfritsch, of 2EHS, were essential to the team that provided 18-hour support every day throughout the exercise. “Networking and learning how operations are conducted in a higher headquarters was excellent,” ACW Bradow said. “I’ve been able to apply my training to tasks in the CSTUHQ that have had positive impacts on the success of combat support at Rockhampton Airport and Williamson Airfield.” ACW Hoellfritsch said her experience in the CSTUHQ allowed her to see how combat support directly contributed to air operations. “It’s broadened my knowledge of CSG’s capabilities,” she said. Task Unit 640 combat support liaison officer SQNLDR Ian Coffey, of 3SECFOR, said the CSTUHQ successfully provided airbase operations advice from Rockhampton and Shoalwater Bay directly to Commander Task Unit 640, supporting aircraft from the RAAF, Royal New Zealand Air Force, US Air Force, US Navy and US Marine Corps, as well as chartered and contracted aircraft supporting the exercise. “I’ve personally had the oppor- tunity to work in a headquarters controlling the large-scale Talisman Sabre air operations,” he said. “It was a rare opportunity to see the bigger picture while providing airbase operations expertise to the commander and planners in Task Unit 640.”